United Kingdom 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2012

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued in 2012. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 39.94 g.

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)

Reverse

Design features the London skyline and the River Thames, with the pictograms of athletes placed around the outside of the design like a clock face, representing one of London's greatest icons - Big Ben. The official London 2012 Olympic emblem appears in colour at the top of the design.

Edge

Reeded